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Nomination Deadline: Saturday, 05 Apr 2025 12:00 AM

The President’s Award was launched in the first semester of the academic year 2022-2023 and is awarded annually to the most distinguished undergraduate student in one of five tracks.

  • The medal is awarded to only one student in each track (may be shared in the academic track ONLY if more than one student achieved equal scores)
  • A student can win a President Medal only once in each track during his college tenure
  • All applications will be reviewed by a special committee to nominate the prospective winners in each track
  • The President of the university will take the final decisions based on the committee nomiations

General eligibility criteria for award tracks

  • The student must be undergraduate (Freshman and above).
  • The student must be in the green zone.
  • The student should have a rich non-academic transcript.
  • In addition, each track has its own criteria.

Academic Achievement Track

- Students don't have to apply as the selection will be based on the students record provided by the registrar office.

- The winner should be Senior standing with the highest cumulative GPA as of the Fall term.

Weighting Criteria

In the case of equality, the selection will be based on the following, in order:

  1. The highest major GPA
  2. The largest number of total credit hours completed
  3. If equal, the medal is shared between more than one student

Scientific research & Innovation Track



Application Criteria

- Submission of a complete and detailed file of research activities and achievements. 

Weighting Criteria

  • Publishing of journal articles (quantity and quality)
  • Participating in conferences (based on full-length paper or abstract only)
  • Patents (applications, awards)
  • Other research outcomes (to be included with details in the application file)
  • Participation in one or more of KFUPM research programs
  • Other research activities (a proof is required)
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Students' Activities Track


Application Criteria

  • The student must have made a significant contribution to student activities through student clubs.

Weighting Criteria

  • Distinguished leadership position in student clubs 
  • Distinguished initiatives with wide resonance inside and/or outside KFUPM
  • Impact on KFUPM students          

Entrepreneurship & Small Enterprises Track


Application Criteria

The student must exhibit strong entrepreneurial initiative by either founding a new startup, driving significant innovation and growth within an existing venture, or making remarkable strides toward the successful establishment of a new business enterprise.

Weighting Criteria

  • Active Involvement in a High-Potential Startup: Student Contribution to the success of a startup with clear potential for growth and scalability. This includes roles in innovation, strategy, business development, or operations that directly lead to the startup’s advancement.
  • Innovation and Differentiation: The student’s business idea or contribution must demonstrate significant innovation, solving a critical problem or addressing a unique market need. The idea should showcase clear differentiation from competitors and strong potential for market disruption or value creation.
  • Completion of High-Impact Entrepreneurial Programs: Participation in and completion of entrepreneurial programs, hackathons, or bootcamps that have a proven track record of producing successful entrepreneurs.
  • Social and Economic Impact: The student efforts should highlight a positive impact on society or the economy, such as improving quality of life, addressing pressing societal challenges, or contributing to local or global economic development.

Distinguished Achievements Track


Application Criteria

  • Good academic standing
  • The student should have distinctive achievement(s) such as:
    • Contributing to university community service (e.g. assisting newly-enrolled students, providing academic assistance to students through peer assistance or tutoring programs, or participating in other services recognized by the university)
    • Community contributions, volunteering work and rescuing others
    • Winning local, regional, or international competitions
    • Taking on leadership responsibilities in various fields or leading distinguished initiatives
    • Sports achivevement at the local, regional or global level
    • Professional development: Dedication to developing skills and preparing for the future
    • Cultural achievement: Writing books, novels... etc

Weighting Criteria

  • Number and impact of the initiatives
  • Impact of the service/initiative on KFUPM students and community
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